Whats Wrong with my Face and What is It? (photo)

Ive had terrible to moderate acne for as long as i can remember. i dont know what kind it is or how to treat it and i just want it gone. i am 25 now, and recently it has gotten a lot worse. please help! Thank you!

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Difficult acne at 25

September 21st, 2013

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The pustular acne seen in your pictures is clearly not going to go away without treatment. This grade of acne usually requires treatment with the assistance of a dermatologist and could involve prescription medications such as Retin A, oral antibiotics and perhaps Accutane (isotretinoin), which is the only treatment which, in your words, "will get rid of it".

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